The Digital Energy Challenge 2026 is open

The Digital Energy Challenge 2026 is now open to support the development of innovative digital solutions that expand access to energy, facilitate the integration of renewable energy, and improve the performance of energy operators across Africa. This new edition focuses on three key priorities: optimizing planning and investments, integrating mini-grid data, and enhancing grid operations.

Apply now and join the innovators transforming energy in Africa.

2026 Annual Call for Projects

⚡ Digital Energy AI Hackathon for Digital Energy Challenge and I&P Laureates

Selected laureates will explore how generative and agentic AI can concretely support their projects and help solve real operational challenges through a two-day immersive hackathon bringing them together with AI experts, taking place on 7–8 July 2026 in Paris. Learn more.